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Orissa Irrigation Act, 1959.

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Odisha
Document type
Legislation
Date
1959 (1994)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to irrigation, assessment and levy of water rate and cess in force in different parts of the State of Orissa, and to provide for the regulation of use of water from Government sources.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Irrigation Waterworks Inland waters Inspection Water abstraction Water charges Water supply Basic legislation
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act provides for the construction and maintenance of irrigation works, and prescribes the basic water rates to be made applicable to various classes of irrigation systems for which water is to be supplied.

Full text
English
Website
www.india.gov.in

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Orissa Irrigation Rules, 1961.

Legislation | India | 1961

Keyword: Irrigation, Waterworks, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX